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CONTENTS 7 BABY BITS Coping with colic, Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee and learning life-saving skills with CPR.
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TOP PREGNANCY CONCERNS We've rounded up answers to some of pregnancies most pressing subjects.
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Middle Tennessee Birthing Guide / New parent services / Child-care tips / Infant swim classes / Music-and-movement programs / Infant storytimes at local libraries & more.
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Colic 101:
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ou've heard about it and hope it doesn't happen to your baby. Colic. By definition, colic is a condition seen in infants younger than 3 months old marked by periods of inconsolable crying lasting for hours at a time for at least three weeks. It's hard on Baby and hard on parents, occuring in up to 40 percent of infants. “Babies can be sensitive and experience discomfort for various reasons,” says Jon E. Betts, M.D., of Old Harding Pediatric Associates. But before you decide your baby has colic, Betts advises you rule out constipation or other discomforts. “Constipation — characterized by firm stools rather than the frequency of stools — can cause pain and discomfort in infants,”
says Betts. “However, many infants grunt, groan and turn red in the face while trying to have a bowel movement, and this is normal and not constipation if the end product is a soft stool,” he adds. Babies can experience discomfort for many reasons, including hunger, an imbalance in their tummy, fatigue, excessive stimulation, or being too cold or overheated. Why babies develop colic is unknown, but it has certain qualities that differ from other forms of crying:
• Colic generally sets in between 2 and 4 weeks of age and resolves by 3 to 4 months of age.
DISTINGUISHING COLIC
• Lay your baby on his tummy over your knee or forearm. Pressure can help soothe an overactive tummy.
• While all babies cry (often up to three hours a day), colicky babies tend to cry more frequently and intensely.
• Colicky infants can cry throughout the day with it worsening throughout the day, peaking in evening hours. • Babies with colic tend to pull up their legs, have distended bellies and gas.
SOOTHING A COLICKY BABY • Hold and rock your baby. Babies often like gentle, rhythmic motion.
• Offer a pacifier. • Swaddle snugly.
• White noise can comfort a colicky baby. Some parents suggest hair dryer noise, vacuum cleaners and clothes dryers. White noise apps are available, too.
SOOTHING YOURSELF • Having a colicky baby is hard. Many parents can grow frustrated (more than 5 percent of babies are harmed for excessive crying, according to research). If you're feeling stressful because of your baby's inconsolable crying, put the baby in a safe place and walk away, even for a few minutes in order to regroup. • If Baby has colic, get support from a trusted friend, sibling or other relative. Let them help you by taking turns with the baby. Support will be a sanity saver. — Kiera Ashford
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new program to help nourish vulnerable newborns and pre-term babies is up and running in the state. Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee (MMBTN) is a not-for-profit providing safe donor human milk to benefit infants in need within Tennessee. In late March 2016, MMBTN opened its first Milk Bank Depot locally at Nashville General Hospital (a second location is in Memphis). The depot serves as a collection site for frozen human breast milk. Donated milk is sent off site for pasteurization before its distribution to Tennessee hospitals to prescribe to pre-term and critically sick babies. "Nashville General Hospital is pleased to join Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee as one of the first donation sites in Tennessee. Our hospital is located in one of the highest areas for infant mortality in the state, and by joining their efforts, we hope to make a difference in the lives of the babies served," says Joseph Webb, CEO of Nashville General Hospital.
Eligibility requirements for moms wishing to donate their breast milk include: being in overall general good health; non-smokers who consume less than two alcoholic drinks per day; willing to undergo a blood test (at the milk bank's expense); not regularly using medication or herbal supplements (with a few exceptions); willing to donate 100 ounces of milk initially and continue pumping to donate as you are able; nursing an infant who is younger than 1 year of age (bereaved and surrogate mothers can also donate); be able to arrange for transportation of your milk to the depot; and more. The application process includes an initial phone screening prior to the blood test screening to rule out HIV, RPR, HTLV, and hepatitis B & C. The approval process takes between one and four weeks. To learn more about MMBTN including all of the requirements to become a breast-milk donor, visit milkbanktn. org.
Local mom Hollie Whinham, with baby Ashlynn, donates the first 305 ounces to milk depot manager Tracy McMahan, IBCLC, of the Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee Depot at Nashville General Hospital.
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iddle Tennessee hospitals offer either ongoing resuscitation programs aligned with the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross periodic "Heartsaver CPR" class. Visit the hospital nearest you online and search "CPR" or go to the following: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION heart.org/cpr Pediatric CPR classes (with certification) are available throughout Middle Tennessee for $110. Register for a class near you on the online database. AMERICAN RED CROSS redcross.org Infant/child CPR/AED classes (with certification) are available throughout Middle Tennessee for $90. Register online. PRECIOUSHEARTSCPR.COM 615-519-1610 Founded by a registered nurse who worked in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit for seven years, Precious Hearts offers non-certified one-hour classes in Infant/Child CPR for $35; "Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED" certification for $65 and more. You can also host an in-home CPR class with 10 or more friends. Spring classes are currently listed on the website; additional classes are added as they become available. A DVD, CPR Made Simple, is also available through Precious Hearts for $25.
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our fave! Y'allsome Onesies yallsome.com | $28 each Outfit your babe in one of these Nashville-based Y'allsome onesies, and you'll also be giving back to other kids — 15 percent of the net profits help local foster children. The 100-percent organic cotton onesies are screen printed in Nashville using environmentally friendly water-based inks and come in five different styles.
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Chewbeads Jane Necklace chewbeads.com | $34
Heartbeat Animals: Octopus mybabysheartbeatbear.com | $35 Cute and cuddly, this fun octopus can double as a keepsake. The cute creature comes with a 20-second red-heart battery-operated recorder. Take it with you to your next ultrasound and capture the sound of your baby's heartbeat to keep forever. Have a favorite animal? Choose from 21 different species, including a bear, turtle, elephant, bunny, giraffe and more. Available at O Baby! in Murfreesboro and Stork Vision in Brentwood.
These trendy necklaces are great for moms with teething babies — or distracted nursers. Made of 100-percent silicone beads (similar to pacifiers and nipples) Chewbeads are soft on Baby's gums and emerging teeth. They clean easily, are dishwasher safe, and they make a great focus item for little nursers. Available at Plaid Rabbit in Brentwood or Green Hills.
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This all-in-one formula maker/dispenser stores formula and water for easy preparation. It holds up to 50 ounces of water, and you can use any brand of dry formula and any kind of bottle. Set the amount you want and Baby Brezza does the rest. No more scooping!
Wear Tough "Joan" Organic Silicone Teething Necklace weartough.com | $14.99 A stylish teething necklace you'll adore, the "Joan" is made of organic silicone beads and silky gray cording with a simple breakaway clasp — for those moments when Baby decides to tug. Feeze or refrigerate for additional teething comfort.
2016 B-Agile 3 / B-Safe 35 Travel System us.britax.com | $439.99 The newest travel system from Britax combines protection and maneuverability with the B-Agile 3/B-Safe 35 Travel System. The lightweight stroller features a quick one-hand fold so you can easily get it into your car. The car seat includes a space-efficient deep shell that minimizes side-to-side movement for protection. The Click & Go System allows you to easily transfer the car seat from the base in the car to the stroller. Presto! Available at USA Baby and Big Kids Too in Franklin.
Bamboo Muslin Security Blanket littleunicorn.com | $31.50 (set of two) You'll love snuggling Baby up with one of these 16" x 16" security blankets made of 100 percent cotton muslin trimmed with a satin border. They get softer with each machine wash. Several prints are available. Get yours at The Crazy Kukla Boutique in Murfreesboro.
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YOU'RE PREGNANT! NOW WHAT?
TOP PREGNANCY CONCERNS FOR MOMS-TO-BE By Kiera Ashford
Newly expecting, there's a lot on your mind. Here's help for some of the many things you're thinking about now.
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he thought of adding another baby into my family mix makes me excited and nervous. My extended family is over-the-moon for us — except my father. His first words about my big announcement? "I'm really worried about you and preeclampsia," he said dryly. And I get it. I had preeclampsia with both of my former pregnancies ... but that also means I'm prepared to handle it again. Women can be overwhelmed by pregnancy worries large and small, so, we've tackled a few of them for you:
miscarried. It was then I realized I spoke too soon. So, what timing is best for breaking the news to everyone? "A lot of families tell everyone immediately; others wait until the second trimester out of fear of loss," says Heather Rupe, OB-GYN at Women's Group of Franklin and co-author of The Pregnancy Companion (Leafwood Publishing; 2011). "It's a personal decision based on the risks of loss. I counsel my patients that once you see the baby's heartbeat at 8 weeks, the risk of miscarriage drops to less than 5 percent. By 12 weeks, the risk is less than 1/200, so at that point the chance that everything will be OK is 99.5 percent."
what the law is regarding leave. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (pertaining to maternity leave), under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (dol.gov/ whd/fmla), employers must provide unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks for employees to care for a new child. And consider your work environment. If you work with chemicals or are exposed to radiation, tell your boss that you're pregnant immediately. It falls on your employer to assess workplace risks in order to keep your baby safe. Keeping your boss in the loop also lays the groundwork for a good relationship going forward.
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Back before I successfully brought a baby into the world, I wasn't so lucky. I announced my first pregnancy to everyone when I was just a few weeks in. Then I
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TOP PREGNANCY CONCERNS FOR MOMS-TO-BE brother or sister is on the way. Sometimes younger children welcome the idea of a new sibling while older children (especially tweens or teens) may become angry. Take their feelings and different personalities into consideration. If your young child is upset about another baby on the way, give him time. Nine months is a long time for a child and he's apt to forget about your pregnancy until the delivery is close and he can see that mommy is big! As time moves along, let him help in picking out outfits, toys or anything else you may be needing for the baby. And for those older kids "embarrassed" by your "condition," ... again, give them time. When the baby finally arrives, love will melt it away.
MISCARRIAGE The thought of miscarriage may not cross your mind unless you've miscarried before. According to the March of Dimes (marchofdimes.org), "Miscarriage is when a baby dies in the womb before 20 weeks of pregnancy." But the risk of miscarriage may be lower than you think: for women younger than 35, it's 10 to 12 percent; for 35- to 39-year-olds it's 18 percent. It rises to 34 percent for women 40 to 44 years old, but you should still know that most miscarriages are due to a chromosomal abnormality. The March of Dimes says you can improve a healthy pregnancy by not smoking, drinking, or using street or prescription drugs.
HIGH-RISK & MEDICAL CONCERNS If a previous pregnancy was high risk, is your current pregnancy automatically high risk, too? Only if your first high-risk pregnancy was due to a pre-existing condition that you still have. Aside from that, your OBGYN may deem your pregnancy high risk if you develop complications or you have a high chance of developing them. Common high-risk conditions include being younger than 17 or older than 35; having a chronic medical condition such as obesity, diabetes or hypertension; developing gestational
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diabetes; carrying multiples; a previous miscarriage; a previous premature birth; prenatal testing indicating a birth defect; or a history of fibroids or other gynecologic problems. Try to rest easy, though. Just because you're deemed high risk doesn't mean you're going to have problems. And during a high-risk pregnancy, you'll be monitored extra carefully, so that should give you some peace of mind.
MAKING ROOM FOR BABY Where's the new baby going to sleep? Maybe your home has an extra room, but if not, consider using your bedroom as a nursery also for the time being. It's increasingly popular to make room for Baby with what you have using Pinterest and new-mom blogs for ideas. If Baby's to share a room with a sibling, consider your older child's preference for the room arrangement, and do the best you can to make the transition comfortable for him.
TRAVELING WHILE PREGNANT There's no reason to stop traveling during pregnancy unless your doctor rules it out for some reason. If you're considering a long road trip, remember to factor in extra stops so you can get out and walk, stretch your legs and use facilities. "For any type of travel, including long car rides, frequent breaks to allow for walking around and staying well hydrated are recommended to decrease the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE)," says Gina Hamrang, M.D. at Stonecrest Medical Center. "Pregnancy predisposes women to these two conditions as a result of elevated estrogen levels and venous stasis," she adds. And whenever buckling up, be sure the strap rests across your thighs under your abdomen — never across your belly. What about flying? "Occasional air travel during pregnancy is generally safe," Hamrang says. However, if you have high blood pressure, anemia or
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have had a previous miscarriage, your doctor may advise against it. The Pregnancy Encyclopedia (DK; 2016) says "It's best to ask your doctor for advice that's right for you." Also know that most airlines — while policies may differ — will not accept pregnant flyers after 36 weeks, and most will request a letter from your doctor. J Kiera Ashford is associate editor for this publication and the mother of two children, ages 9 and 5. Both seem happy to know a new baby is on the way.
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ometimes moms and dads can lose sight of self-purpose when they find themselves day in and out with a baby. Take heart. This is important work! And babies get really fun as they reach the half-year mark. Make the most of it by encouraging their development through simple games and activities. Enjoy!
6 MONTHS+ Touch and Feel (Show and Tell!) Spend early playtime days showing your baby different objects. Show Baby anything that's safe! Spoons, whisks, books and magazines with pictures, record albums, colorful
fabrics or clothes, fruits and vegetables, and so on. Keep a little stash of objects beside you and sit with Baby. Hold an object about a foot from his face and stare at it together, telling him about it. Now it's reading time ... bring out a board book and let him touch. While he probably won't sit through a story right away, he eventually will. Then he'll develop favorite books and stories. Babies love looking at books and cuddling with you, and to keep him interested in books, use different voices and modify stories as needed!
Peek-a-boo! At about 6 months old (or sooner, depends on the baby), take a floaty scarf and fling it into the air, letting it settle on your baby's head. As he gets older, you may notice him starting to play with other items like blankets or towels. Variations on peek-a-boo: The classic: Hold up a towel between your face and your baby's, and ask, "Where's Jack? There's Jack!" over and over again. You can vary this game in a million ways. Hide behind a door and make your baby push it open to see you. Hide behind a chair and pop out first from above then from the sides. Go behind a corner with another person and alternate who gently coos, "Boo!" Keep a selection of hats and pop up wearing a different one each time. Another giggle-getter is to put a hat on your head, low enough to cover your eyes, and let your baby take it off, saying "Oh!" in surprise each time he does it.
Sing Songs It doesn't matter one iota if you don't like your singing voice; your baby does. Now's the time to sing away.
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"The Wheels on the Bus," "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes," and "PattyCake," to name a few. (If you don't remember the words to a favorite song, just look online.) You may feel silly at first, but keep at it. As your child gets into it, so will you. Try adding your baby's name to the song: "Old Mac Jackie had a farm," "Kate is my sunshine, my only sunshine," and so on. Try songs with silly sounds or animal noises in them, like "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?"
Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere There's something magical about bubbles, and at 6 months your baby can see far enough away to focus on them. Blow bubbles when he's getting fussy and watch the tears dry up. Blow bubbles in your backyard or at the park where other little ones may come along and entertain your baby in the process. Blow bubbles in the bathtub or out on the porch when it's late afternoon and your baby is cranky. Bubbles are cheap and easy to take along wherever you go.
This Little Piggy This little game goes way, way back. With a barefoot baby on your lap, wiggle one of his big toes and say, "This little piggy went to market," then move on to the toes next to it and say, "This little piggy stayed home," and move through each toe with, "This little piggy had roast beef," "This little piggy had none," And ... on the last teeny toe squeal, "This little piggy went wee-wee-wee all the way home!" As you say that last part, run your fingers up your baby's belly. Giggles all around!
Tummy Time It's important to have your baby spend time on his tummy, even if he protests vociferously.
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Fly, Baby, Fly! Now that your baby can hold his head up, it's time to hoist him into the air. Pretend he's a rocket ship, flying him over you and making realistic rocket noises. You can also play like your baby is in an elevator, which advances up floor by floor before sinking quickly to the bottom.
Touch It, Hold It, Bang It If your baby has one object, he'll bang it on the table. If he has two objects, he'll bang them together! Just make sure you give him bangable objects and do it with him. Bang them separately on the table, hit the table with both at the same time, see if the object sounds different when hit using the left hand rather than the right hand, and so on. Help him by handing over objects that make interesting sounds: hollow containers, metal spoons, bells. Pay attention to tactile sensations as well: Your baby will be fascinated by the way different things feel.
Roll Play Babies are fascinated by balls and how they move. You'll get a big laugh by juggling or tossing balls up in the air and letting them hit the floor while you make a silly sound effect: "Whoops!" Roll a soft ball toward your baby and watch him grab and squeeze it. Eventually, with encouragement, he'll roll the ball back toward you. Someday, he'll be able to kick and toss the ball or drop it into a big bowl or bucket. For now, bounce and roll.
show your baby how to pour water, sand or cornmeal from one to the other, or into a larger container.
Cruisin' Once your baby is up on his feet, you can encourage cruising by placing a favorite toy at the far end of the couch or over on the coffee table. Try enticing your baby by putting one of your toys, such as your phone or sunglasses, a distance away and cruising on your knees toward it. Your baby may find this amusing and attempt to join you. Encourage your baby to push an object around the room. Push toys and large empty boxes work well. Avoid folding chairs, which can fold up unexpectedly.
The Bath Is Fun No longer is your baby content to sit in the tub and be washed. Older babies want to stand up, splash, grab your hair, pat the shower curtain and so on. (Note: Never leave a baby unattended in the bath, not even for a minute.) Encourage the fun by adding lots of toys to the tub. Plenty of stuff around the house can be endlessly filled, drained, poured from or into, and floated. Poke holes in the top of a plastic bottle with a flat cap to make a homemade watering can. Let your baby feel the sensation of the water dripping onto him and show him how to cut off the flow by blocking it with his hand. Use your homemade toy to give his rubber ducky a shower. At the end of the bath, drain the toys in a plastic colander or a net bag suction-cupped to the side of the tub. Hopefully your baby is clean, happy and ready to sleep. Wasn't that fun? Sandra Eby is a mom of three, a teacher and a freelance writer.
8 MONTHS+ Re-arrange and Re-rearrange Your baby is figuring out the connections between objects in the world. He'll love to stack and arrange objects, as well as fill and empty them. Give your baby a box that's easy to open (like a shoe box) and show him how to put things in and take them out. Another way to play this game: Get a bunch of cups (stackable measuring cups work great) and
Sources: Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen (Ballantine; 2002) and The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D. (Bantam; 2013)
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BABYWORLD prenatal services 3D/4D ultrasounds Focused Imaging 2200 21st Ave. S., Ste. 301, Nashville 615-383-0090 • focused4dimaging.com Nashville 4D Baby 211 Louise Ave., Ste. B, Nashville 615-200-6001 • nashville4dbaby.com Precious Image 4D Ultrasound Spa 75 New Shackle Island Road, Ste. 3, Hendersonville 615-757-3662 • preciousimage4D.com Stork Vision Nashville 5050 Thoroughbred Lane, Ste. D, Brentwood 615-370-4000 • storkvision.com O Baby! 855 W. College St., Ste. R, Murfreesboro 615-541-9611 • obaby4d.com Over the Womb 165 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 110, Hendersonville 615-828-2821 • overthewombstudios.com Vanderbilt Center for Women's Imaging 3319 West End Ave., Nashville 615-343-3100 719 Thompson Lane, Ste. 25300, Nashville 615-936-3100 vanderbilthealth.com/womensimaging
group prenatal care Expect With Me at Vanderbilt Centers for Women's Health 719 Thompson Lane, Ste. 27100, Nashville 615-343-5700 522 Northcrest Drive, Springfield 615-382-2619 expectwithme.org Prenatal care in a group setting features 10 twohour sessions. Each installment includes a physical assessment, evaluation of Mom and Baby's vitals, and a group education, skills-building and discussion session. The program includes a Web portal with social networking features so participants can connect with each other. Expect With Me replaces traditional, individual prenatal appointments and is billed the same way by insurance.
prenatal yoga classes 12 South Yoga 2814 12th Ave. S., Nashville 615-385-3600 • 12southyoga.com Blooma Nashville Yoga 4107 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com
Illuminate Yoga 5226 Main St., Spring Hill 615-920-0301 • illuminate-yoga.com Kundalini Rising Yoga 1218 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville 615-772-3528 • bethanyjoy.net Sanctuary for Yoga 2002 Richard Jones Road, Ste. C-102, Nashville 615-297-8797 • sanctuaryforyoga.com
new parent services breastfeeding, childbirth & newborn services A Mother’s Place 615-342-5650 • tristarcentennial.com Breast-feeding products and support services through TriStar Centennial Hospital. Open Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A Sacred Delivery Birth Services 615-944-0456 • asacreddelivery.com Birth and post-partum doula services, childbirth education, birth photography and placenta encapsulation. American College of Nurse-Midwives midwife.org Locate local nurse-midwives and find information on midwifery. Blessed Beginnings Birth Doula Services of Middle Tennessee 615-974-1677 • blessedbeginningstn.weebly.com Doula services, labor support, breast-feeding assistance and more. Available at hospitals, birthing centers and home. Blissful Birthing TN 859-533-4667 • blissfulbirthingtn.com Doula services and childbirth information sessions. Champ's Corner Store at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 2200 Children's Way, Ste. 2125, Nashville 615-936-1869 Medela hospital-grade pumps are available for weekly or monthly rentals. Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Good Births 615-969-9328 • goodbirths.com Pre-conception and early pregnancy education, doula support and Lamaze. International Cesarean Awareness Network 800-686-4226 • ican-online.org Information and support for women having C-sections and vaginal births after cesareans (VBAC). International Childbirth Education Association 800-624-4934 • icea.org Referral for area childbirth educators, doulas, prenatal fitness instructors and post-natal educators.
Half Moon Yoga 101 International Drive, Ste. 105, Franklin 615-496-2310 • halfmoonyoga.net Hot Yoga 900 Main St., Nashville 615-678-8079 • hotyogaeastnashville.com
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La Leche League Dickson • 615-740-8748 Hendersonville • 615-714-9224 or 615-323-7158 Hermitage/Wilson • 615-883-6823, 615-4475182 or 615-745-9018 Nashville • 615-353-9596, 615-746-5956, 615-859-1257, 615-740-8748 or 310-213-6040 (Spanish) Portland • 615-323-7158, 615-681-0922 or 251-751-7256 Rutherford • 615-995-4754 Williamson • 615-834-3287 or 931-308-9817 llli.org Support and information for breast-feeding mothers.
Nashville Breastfeeding Support 615-880-2185 Metro Public Health Department's program supporting mothers who are breastfeeding their babies.
McDoula 615-243-4830 • mcdoula.com Prenatal and labor support and Christian-centered childbirth education.
Nurses for Newborns Foundation 615-313-9989 • nfnf.org/tennessee Registered nurses make home visits to provide healthcare assessments, education and positive parenting skills in an effort to prevent infant mortality and child abuse/neglect. Services are provided to new and pregnant mothers and continue through the child’s second birthday.
Nashville Birth and Babies 855-905-2229 • nashvillebirthandbabies.com Hypnobabies childbirth education, certified birth doulas, breast-feeding education, lactation consultants, post-partum doulas and placenta encapsulation. Nashville Birth Network 859-533-4667 • nashvillebirthnetwork.org The Tennessee chapter of Birth Network National offers free meetings throughout the year to promote awareness of mother-friendly maternity care. Nashville Breastfeeding Coalition (NBC) nashvillebreastfeeding.org NBC's goals are to educate women about breastfeeding prior to delivery; remove hospital obstacles; help moms the first few days at home; reduce cultural barriers; and remove return-to-work barriers. There's also a comprehensive list of resources and support.
Nashville Childbirth 615-370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley Method natural childbirth classes, doulas (labor and postpartum), baby care classes and more. NOVA Birth Services 615-669-6399 • mynovabirth.com Midwifery care, doula support, childbirth education, birth photography, breastfeeding support, pre- and post-natal massage.
Once Upon a Child • 615-790-8081 • ouac.com Breast pump rentals in Franklin. Rutherford Breastfeeding Support Murfreesboro • 615-898-7880 Smyrna • 615-355-6175 A full-time lactation consultant is available for education, encouragement and support through the Rutherford County Department of Health. Smile, Mommy! Diaper Service 615-810-9113 • smilemommy.com Cloth diaper service in Davidson/Williamson counties, now offering a diaper stripping service for cloth diapering families who are washing at home.
Sumner Breastfeeding Support Gallatin • 615-206-1100 Hendersonville • 615-824-0552 Portland • 615-325-5237 A full-time lactation consultant is available for education, encouragement and support through the Sumner County Health Department. Tennessee Breastfeeding Hotline 855-423-6667 tn.gov/health/article/breastfeedinghotline A free helpline offering breast-feeding support and encouragement 24 hours a day. WIC Program 800-342-5942 tn.gov/health/article/wic-fact-sheet Operated through the Department of Health, WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a federal program providing supplemental food to low-income pregnant, post-partum and breast-feeding women, infants and children from birth to 5 years. Wilson Breastfeeding Support Group 615-444-5325, ext. 1052 The Wilson County Health Department hosts a breastfeeding support group every week. Call to RSVP.
childbirth classes An Everyday Miracle 615-305-5409 • aneverydaymiracle.com Twelve-week Bradley Method course, focusing on natural birth.
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BABYWORLD Baby + Co. 3212 West End Ave., Ste. 100, Nashville 615-647-8220 • babyandcompany.com Preparing for Birth, Breastfeeding Basics, Newborn Care, New Moms Group and yoga with Blooma Nashville along with regular learning events on topics pertaining to pregnancy, babies and parenting. Bradley Method Childbirth Educators 800-422-4784 • bradleybirth.com Natural, husband-coached childbirth classes focusing on inward natural breathing and relaxation. Lamaze Nashville 615-851-7779 • lamazenashville.blogspot.com Classes for parents wishing to utilize the Lamaze technique during childbirth. Remaining 2016 classes run May 26 - June 30, Aug. 4 - Sept. 8 and Oct. 20 - Dec. 1. Maury Regional Medical Center 1224 Trotwood Ave., Columbia 931-490-7046 • mauryregional.com Comprehensive childbirth (labor, birth, comfort measures, anesthesia, postpartum), Newborn Care, breast-feeding classes (breast-feeding consulting available), Just for Siblings, Infant CPR, Boot Camp for New Dads, Safe Sitter course. Free tours. McDoula 615-243-4830 • mcdoula.com Roots Childbirth Education class.
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic OB/GYN Department 1272 Garrison Drive, Murfreesboro 615-867-8030 • mmclinic.com The Healthy Woman to Healthy Mommy Class is for women planning to become pregnant or moms-tobe early in their pregnancies. The class focuses on lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, testing during pregnancy, safe medications and more. Nashville Childbirth 615-370-5912 • nashvillechildbirth.com Bradley Method natural, husband-coached childbirth class. Nashville General Hospital at Meharry 1818 Albion St., Nashville 615-341-4410 • nashvillegeneral.org Free classes: breastfeeding, childbirth preparation, pregnancy care, pain control options, labor and delivery, post-partum and infant care; tour of new unit included. Breastfeeding classes on benefits, how to and assistance after delivery by IBCLC. NorthCrest Medical Center 100 NorthCrest Drive, Springfield 615-384-2441 • northcrest.com Labor of Love, Breastfeeding Basics, Prenatal Pain Relief and Comfort. Classes are free to families delivering at NorthCrest Medical Center. View full schedule and enroll at northcrest.enrollware.com/schedule. St. Thomas Midtown Hospital 2000 Church St., Nashville 615-284-2229 • sths.com/midtown Childbirth Education, Lamaze, Play it Again Childbirth Refresher, Comprehensive Breastfeeding, Cesarean Birth and More, Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be, Tots on Tour, Marvelous Multiples, Infant and Child CPR, and a free outpatient breastfeeding clinic.
St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro 615-396-5376 • saintthomashealth.com/classes Childbirth Education, Breastfeeding Basics, Expectant Parent Tour, Big Brothers- and Sisters-to-Be. Sumner Regional Medical Center 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 615-328-8888 • mysumnermedical.com Free prepared childbirth and newborn care and breast-feeding classes. Transitions Childbirth transitionsbirthclass.com A six-week class that focuses on partner support takes place Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m. TriStar Centennial Women's and Children's 2221 Murphy Ave., Nashville 615-342-1919 • tristarwomensandchildrens.com Another Time Around Childbirth Preparation, breastfeeding, Infant CPR/Safety, Just for Me Sibling Class (ages 4 - 8), Labor of Love Childbirth Preparation, Newborn Care, Sibling Stroll (ages 2 - 3). TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center 355 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-342-1919 • tristarhendersonville.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, Newborn Care and a new siblings class. TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 615-342-1919 • tristarstonecrest.com Birth and Beginnings Education Program: Childbirth Preparation and Newborn Care, breastfeeding classes, expectant parents tour.
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TriStar Summit Medical Center 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 615-342-1919 • tristarsummit.com Breastfeeding, Labor of Love, sibling classes.
Meaningful Moms meetup.com/Meaningful-Moms For moms in the Mt. Juliet area with kids ages 5 and younger.
University Medical Center 1411 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon 615-444-8262, ext. 2563 universitymedicalcenter.com Prepared childbirth, breastfeeding.
MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support) momsclub.org Bellevue • bellevuemoms.org Brentwood • momsclubofbrentwood.com East Nashville • momsclubeast.blogspot.com Donelson-Hermitage • momsclubofdh.org Franklin • momsclubfranklinse.blogspot.com Hendersonville • momsclubhendersonville.com Mt. Juliet/Lebanon • mtjulietmomsclub.org Stay-at-home mothers offering play dates and other activities.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 1221 22nd Ave. S., Nashville 615-936-1414 • vanderbiltwomenshealth.com Childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, CPR, Vanderbilt's Group Prenatal Care. Williamson Medical Center 4321 Carothers Pkwy., Franklin 615-435-5121 • williamsonmedicalcenter.org Breastfeeding, Brothers- and Sisters-To-Be, Childbirth Education (includes breathing techniques, labor and delivery processes, nutrition, epidurals, postpartum and newborn care as well as a tour of the obstetrical unit.
parent groups Franklin Moms & Dads meetup.com/franklin-moms-dads A new group for Franklin parents includes play dates, moms' night out and dads' night out activities. Gallatin Awesome Moms Alliance meetup.com/Gallatin-Awesome-Moms-AllianceMeetup Group for all moms in Gallatin meets regularly for fellowship, play dates and more. Hendersonville Moms meetup.com/Hvillemoms Monthly meetings for moms with babies to age 5. Holistic Families Group 615-668-1171 Group for moms into natural health meets quarterly. Call to get on the e-mail notification list.
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Is there a qualified health professional, such as a doctor or nurse, for the program?
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) mops.org Moms with children from birth through kindergarten meet for friendship, learning, discussions and crafts. More than 15 locations in Antioch, Brentwood, Dickson, Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Nolensville, Smyrna, Springfield, Thompson's Station and White House. Murfreesboro Moms Meetup meetup.com/Murfreesboro-Moms-Meetup Support, friendship and play groups for moms in the 'Boro. Nashville Area Moms (NAM) meetup.com/nam-moms Nashville and Surrounding Area Moms offers monthly play dates for moms with newborns to age 5, moms' night out events and occasional family-style outings that include Dad and older siblings. NashDads nashdads.com Playgroup meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., plus occasional special outings and dads' night out events. Parents of Twins and Triplets Organization (POTATO) bigtent.com/groups/nashpotato Offers support for multiple births through an exchange of ideas, experiences, resources and other information. Rutherford County (TN) Area Moms cafemom.com/group/116415 Moms in Rutherford County can meet up to make new friends, set up play dates and more.
STAFFING Are there enough trained adults available on a regular basis? What happens if staff are ill or on vacation? What are the child-staff ratios? What education, training and experience do the child-care providers have, and are they CPR certified?
Spring Hill Mommies meetup.com/Spring-Hill-Mommies Several scheduled activities and get-togethers for moms in Spring Hill. Sumner County Stay at Home Moms meetup.com/sumner-county-SAHM Social group for moms with newborns to school age.
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Attachment Parenting International 615-828-9115 or 615-210-2143 attachmentparenting.org The Nashville chapter meets on the third Sunday of each month at Blakemore United Methodist Church.
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BABYWORLD Several YMCA of Middle Tennessee spots offer infant swim classes for 6 months and older. ICAN of Nashville icanofnashville.webs.com The Nashville chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network offers free monthly support and educational meetings. Junior League Family Resource Center 615-936-2558 • vanderbiltchildrens.com/frc The center provides information to families of chronically ill children or children with disabilities. March of Dimes Tennessee Chapter 615-399-3200 • marchofdimes.com/tennessee Offers support to families of premature babies and works to improve the health of all babies by preventing birth defects and premature birth. Nashville Birth Network 859-533-4667 • nashvillebirthnetwork.org An alliance of individuals and organizations in Middle Tennessee with concern for the care and well-being of mothers, babies and families. Its mission is to promote an evidence-based wellness model of maternity care that improves birth outcomes. The network also hosts free events throughout the year. Parent Pathway 615-383-0994 • pcat.org Free support for families of newborns to 5 years, operated in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee. Parents Reaching Out 615-957-6487 • parentsreachingout-tn.org Support for new parents enduring high-risk pregnancies and/or critically ill infants. Postpartum Support International 800-944-4773 • postpartum.net Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues related to childbearing worldwide. Provides local resource information for women with perinatal mood disorders. Tennessee's Early Intervention Services 615-741-5158 • tn.gov/education/teis A voluntary educational program for families with children birth through 2 years with disabilities or developmental delays. Tennessee Office of Vital Records 615-741-1763 • tn.gov/health/article/vr-certificate Keeps and provides birth records for the state.
baby safety health & safety American Red Cross Cannon, Rutherford • 615-893-4272 redcross.org/tn/murfreesboro Davidson, Sumner, Wilson • 615-250-4300 nashvilleredcross.org
Williamson • 615-790-5785 williamsoncountyredcross.org Instruction in CPR, first aid, child care and babysitting. Champ's Corner Store at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Store: 615-936-1869 Appointment line: 615-936-7233 childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Provides low-cost safety products, resources and education. Car seat safety inspections available by appointment. The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial 615-342-1000 • thechildrenshospitalnashville.com The Children's Hospital features a pediatric ER, a neonatal intensive care unit and outpatient services that include imaging, lab work, IV therapy and more. Consumer Product Safety Commission 800-638-2772 • cpsc.gov Information on safety standards for cribs, toys, children’s products and recalls. Kidcentral TN kidcentraltn.com Provides information on pregnancy, health, education, development, crisis services and support to Tennessee families. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt 615-936-1000 • childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org Provides the most comprehensive pediatric, familycentered care in the area. It's website includes health and safety information, including car seat safety. Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center 615-435-5000 • williamsonmedicalcenter.org/kids Comprehensive inpatient pediatric and emergency care. National Child Safety Council 800-327-5107 • nationalchildsafetycouncil.org Information on keeping kids safe from predators, crime prevention and more. Safe Baby 615-370-0850 • safebaby.com Custom baby proofing services include safety gates, hearth gates, cabinet latches/locks, electrical safety, bathroom safety and more. Safe Kids of Cumberland Valley 615-936-8222 • safekids.org The local affiliate of the national Safe Kids Campaign is led by Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. The mission is to prevent accidental childhood injuries. Safe Sleep Initiative tn.gov/health/topic/safe-sleep The Metro Public Health Department's Safe Sleep Initiative follows the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations in order to decrease the risk of SIDS. The site offers parents the ABC's of sleep safety with lots of tips.
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infant swim classes davidson county American Red Cross nashvilleredcross.org Learn-to-Swim parent-and-child classes for 6 months and older are available at different times throughout the year at various facilities in Middle Tennessee. Gordon Jewish Community Center 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville 615-356-7170 • nashvillejcc.org Baby Sharks is a parent/baby class for ages 6 - 24 months. YMCA of Middle Tennessee Bellevue • 615-646-9622 Donelson/Hermitage • 615-889-2632 Downtown • 615-254-0631 Green Hills • 615-297-6529 Harding Place • 615-834-1300 Margaret Maddox • 615-228-5525 Northwest • 615-242-6559 ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
rutherford county MTSU Rec Center 1848 Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro 615-898-2104 • mtsu.edu/camprec Parent and Child Aquatics (PCA) for ages 6 months and older are available in two levels. Ms. Sue's Swimming 615-459-5124 • mssueswimming.com Outdoor parent and child lessons for ages 6 months 3 years take place May - August. Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 615-893-7439 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks Swim Preschool for ages 6 months and older. YMCA of Middle Tennessee Smyrna • 615-220-9622 ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons for ages 6 months and older.
sumner county Sea Star Swim School 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-822-8800 • swimatseastar.com Infant/parent lessons start at 6 months and take place quarterly year round. Sumner County Family YMCA 102 Bluegrass Commons, Hendersonville 615-826-9622 • ymcamidtn.org Parent/child lessons start at 6 months.
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wilson county Guppies and Dolphins Swim 7204 N. Lamar Road, Mt. Juliet 615-416-3615 • swimclass.org The Guppies parent/child class is for babies ages 6 18 months. Classes take place in summer months. Jimmy Floyd Center 511 Castle Height Ave. N., Lebanon 615-453-4545 • lebanontn.org Parent/infant classes for ages 6 months and older.
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Music Together Brentwood • 615-730-6971 Hendersonville • 615-973-6554 Hermitage/Mount Juliet • 615-390-3207 Murfreesboro • 615-796-6162 Nashville • 615-730-6971 & 615-390-3207 musictogether.com International research-based early childhood music and movement program for newborns and older. Music with Mommie 615-478-5257 • musicwithmommie.com Starting at 5 months, your baby can enjoy high energy music and movement in Columbia. My Gym 615-371-5437 my-gym.com/brentwood Age-appropriate classes engage fine motor skills, including Tiny Tykes for ages 7 - 13 months.
storytimes for babies Bellevue Public Library 720 Baugh Road, Nashville 615-862-5854 • library.nashville.gov Mother Goose Moments for ages 0 - 24 months Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
Gallatin Public Library 123 E. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-1722 • gallatinlibrary.org Wigglers Class storytime for ages birth to 2-and-a-half years every Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. Goodlettsville Public Library 205 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville 615-862-5862 • library.nashville.gov Music & Movement Storytime for ages birth to 5 years on select Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Green Hills Public Library 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville 615-862-5863 • library.nashville.gov Sounds of Storytelling for ages birth to 4 years is Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Hendersonville Public Library 116 Dunn St., Hendersonville 615-824-0656 • hendersonvillelibrary.org Baby & Me for ages 0 - 2 years every Wednesday at 10:15 and 11 a.m., 2:15 p.m.
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Classes listed below are for ages 12 months and younger. Blooma Yoga (Sylvan Park) 615-797-8064 • bloomanashville.com BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) class for birth - 8 months. Elite Energy Gymnastics (Murfreesboro) 615-890-6611 • eliteenergygymnastics.com Start off your infant with a class like Cubs starting at 10 months. Gymboree Play & Music (Green Hills) 615-221-9004 • gymboreeclasses.com Stimulating developmental play and music programs for newborns and older.
Brentwood Public Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood 615-371-0090 • brentwood-tn.org/library Tue/Wed at 10 & 11 a.m. and Sat at 10:30 a.m. — although these are all ages storytimes, they are hugely popular with parents and babies.
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Kindermusik kindermusik.com Find music, movement and early socialization classes for newborns and older in Middle Tennessee. Let It Shine (Franklin) 615-369-3547 • letitshinegym.com Parent-and-child movement classes are fun for ages 12 - 36 months.
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hat distinguishes Kindermusik [from other parent/tot music-andmovement programs] is the degree to which the program stays up-to-date on the latest research about music's impact on early childhood development," says Amy Alley, Kindermusik educator at the Blair School of Music who's also one of the writers for Kindermusik's University Fundamentals Course for educator training. The Blair program, which Kindermusik International recognizes as one of its top-ranking "Maestro" programs, has a new Cuddle & Bounce class for moms and dads with infants ages newborn to 1 year old. Fifteen-week spring/fall semesters are $380. Five-week summer sessions starting June 14 are $160. For more info, visit blair.vanderbilt.edu/precollegeadult/kindermusik.php.
Hermitage Library 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage 615-880-3951 • library.nashville.gov Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0 - 24 months Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Nashville Public Library 615 Church St., Nashville 615-862-5785 • library.nashville.gov Babies & Books for ages birth to 2 years every Thursday 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Limited to 15 families.
Inglewood Branch Library 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville 615-862-5866 • library.nashville.gov Wonder Baby for ages 0 - 24 months Mondays at 10 & 11 a.m.
Portland Public Library 301 Portland Blvd., Portland 615-325-2279 • youseemore.com/portland Fri at 10:30 a.m.
La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 615-793-7303 • lavergnetn.gov Little Treasures for birth to 24 months every Thursday at 10 a.m. Lebanon-Wilson Branch Library 108 S. Hatton Ave., Lebanon 615-444-0632 • youseemore.com/lebanon-wilson Lapsit: Nursery Rhymes for ages birth to 2 years every Thursday at 10 a.m. Linebaugh Public Library 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro 615-893-4131 • linebaugh.org Itty Bitty Storytime for ages 0 - 23 months every Thursday at 10 a.m. Madison Public Library 610 Gallatin Pike S., Madison 615-862-5868 • libary.nashville.gov Baby Storytime for 0 - 24 months every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Road W., Smyrna 615-459-4884 • linebaugh.org Lapsit Storytime for birth to 2 years every Friday at 10 a.m. Southeast Branch Library 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Ste. 201, Antioch 615-862-5871 • library.nashville.gov Babies & Books for ages 0 - 3 years every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Williamson County Public Library 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin 615-595-1244 • lib.williamson-tn.org Snuggle Bug Club for ages 0 - 18 months every Friday at 10 a.m.
stroller & fitness fun Mommy Fit Camps harrislifetraining.com Stroller fitness in the Nashville area. StrollerCoasters 615-893-2141 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks Stroller fitness and play dates in Murfreesboro. (please turn the page)
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Family-centered care; free childbirth and breastfeeding classes; ambulatory labor monitoring available; 24/7 analgesia anesthesia; high-risk pregnancy care; mother-to-mother community support; newly renovated labor & delivery unit; Tennessee's first Breastmilk Depot.
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The first hospital in Middle Tennessee (and only second in the state) to receive "Baby Friendly" designation by the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative for optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/ baby bonding. The facility also offers extensive pregnancy, childbirth and breast-feeding education classes; high-risk pregnancy care, lactation boutique; 24/7 dedicated OB admitting; and more. New, state-of-the-art facility with spacious labor and delivery suites and postpartum rooms with a view; advanced maternal/infant services focused on family-centered care; flexible rooming-in options; neonatologist coverage 24/7; laborist on unit 24/7; anesthesia 24/7; lactation consultants available day and night; extensive childbirth and breast-feeding classes; free tours; professional photography available; lactation boutique; voted Rutherford County’s “Best Place to Have a Baby” (13th year in a row).
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Recently renovated women’s unit with new LDRs, postpartum rooms and nursery, and special care nursery; free childbirth and breast-feeding classes taught by certified instructors.
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TRISTAR STONECREST MEDICAL CENTER 200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna 615-768-2000 stonecrestmedical.com
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Family-centered childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care education programs; state-of-the-art, spacious LDRPs; private NICU suites; lactation boutique; inpatient and outpatient lactation support.
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Family-centered environment with newborn rooming-in; childbirth educational classes; state-of-the-art LDR; professional photography services; certified lactation staff available; lactation boutique with pump rentals; weekly breastfeeding support group.
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New AirStrip OB technology; rooming-in; 24/7 inhouse neonatology and obstetric coverage; lactation support, supplies and rentals; childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling classes; room service and meal tickets provided; professional photo services.
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Free childbirth and breast-feeding classes taught by certified instructors; rooming-in or 24-hour staffed newborn nursery available; complimentary room service for parents; family-centered care.
Level IVNeonatal
Family-centered deliveries; rooming-in; childbirth and breast-feeding education; group prenatal care available; 24/7 midwife, obstetrician and maternal fetal specialist team coverage; largest midwifery team in Tennessee; highest level neonatal ICU; ease of access to Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.
Level IINeonatal
All staff trained in neonatal resuscitation. Classes include childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling. Tours provided. 24-hour staffed newborn nursery and in-house NNP neonatology coverage available. Rooming-in, family-centered care, room service, daily certified lactation staff and professional photography available.
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TRISTAR SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER 5655 Frist Blvd., Hermitage 615-316-3000 summitmedicalcenter.com
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Level III-Obstetric: A broad range of maternal-fetal services for normal patients and those in need of intensive care. Can handle deliveries for all gestational ages. Level III-Neonatal: Provides care for infants born less than 32 weeks or have complex medical conditions. These units have the means to provide life support for as long as needed.
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